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BN08 KPG

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,393 mi
Last recorded102,393 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 KPG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 102,393 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 23 Jun 2021 102,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jun 2020 97,888 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 97,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65R14 86H. Hankook Optimo (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 87,623 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 87,618 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 79,605 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 79,605 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To nearside rear through clips x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 73,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Nearside front through clips (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2017 73,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Nearside front through clips (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 60,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2016 60,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 May 2015 50,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2015 50,760 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 42,111 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,119 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,770 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,700 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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BN08 KPG is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 60,428 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN08 KPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BN08 KPG is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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